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Sharpening Services Updated

February 6, 2018

Former Fine Woodworking Associate Editor Tom Begnal wrote a great article in 2007 about sharpening services and their prices. In it, Tom notes the importance of a sharp edge, and…
The Iconic Krenov-Style Sawhorse

February 6, 2018

A simple project that packs in a lot of lessons on joinery
STL 156: Is a bigger bandsaw better?

February 2, 2018

Plus, choosing stock for a desktop, sanding techniques for turning, chopping through mortises, favorite techniques, and a preview of Tom's interview with Gary Rogowski
Carving 300-lb. Poles

January 31, 2018

It's rare, but sometimes a carving job requires a bucket truck
STL 155: Swelling dovetails and fishtail chisels

January 19, 2018

Plus, ways to live without a jointer, bullnose bits, evening out color in sapele, favorite tools, and smooth moves
Create a Carving Pattern in SketchUp

January 17, 2018

A friend of mine called me the other day to tell me he's a new grandpa. He wants to carve a name board for the new cherub but he wanted…
STL 154: Woodworking Resolutions

January 5, 2018

Plus, the guys discuss drawer and door reveals, shellac flakes, panel saws, shop layout, flattening chisels, and their all-time favorite articles
Advanced SketchUp: Using the arc tool effectively

January 3, 2018

Tim Killen shows you his detailed process for tracing images using the arc tool
A Tool Chest for My Son

December 27, 2017

Kids between the ages of 3 and 12 are the most prolific craftspeople and artists in America today
STL 153: Setting up shop with Justin Fink

December 22, 2017

Fine Homebuilding editor Justin Fink comes in to discuss shop heating, moving a post, shop floors, walling in utilities, and all time favorite shops of all time